Essential Compliance - Automated Compliance Management Platform
Compliance
Management Platform
Essential Compliance is an AI-native GRC platform launching in 2026, designed for regulatory and IT compliance with multi-framework support. Built for business users—the system guides you through the compliance process, making complex regulatory requirements simple across OSFI, PIPEDA, Security & Privacy, Anti-spam, and more.
Compliance Process Flow
AutomatedIdentify Obligations
AI-assisted identification
Map to Controls
Comprehensive mapping
Collect Evidence
Automated collection
Monitor & Report
Real-time tracking
End-to-End Automation
From obligations to reporting
Trusted by organizations across 55 countries and 21 industries
Built for Business Users, Not Just Specialists
Essential Compliance is an AI-native GRC platform launching in 2026, specifically designed for regulatory and IT compliance with multi-framework support. Unlike traditional compliance systems built for specialists, Essential Compliance guides business-unit users, executives, and non-specialists through the entire compliance process.
AI-Powered Guidance
Built from the ground up with AI agents that guide you through complex compliance processes
Multi-Framework Support
OSFI, PIPEDA, Security & Privacy, Anti-spam, and any custom framework—no expensive libraries required
Business User Focus
Designed for non-specialists—the system guides you through every step of the compliance process
Rapid Setup
Get started quickly without expensive libraries or complex implementations—upload and go
Framework Support
Essential Compliance is framework-agnostic and can support any compliance framework. We plan to provide built-in templates and support for all major frameworks in the future.
Core Capabilities
Essential Compliance provides comprehensive compliance management through integrated capabilities, from obligations identification to continuous monitoring and reporting, all powered by AI-native technology.
Obligations Management
Interpret regulations and frameworks to identify organizational obligations. Track compliance status, calculate residual risk scores, and map to frameworks with authoritative citations.
- AI-assisted obligation identification
- Filter and measure compliance by status, owner, department, framework
- Track compliance status: Compliant, Partially-Compliant, Non-Compliant, Unknown
- Calculate residual risk scores
- Map to frameworks and authoritative citations
- Document organizational interpretation and guidance
- [Future] Auto-populate obligations and regulatory changes
Policy Management
Track policy approval and compliance status. Manage policy lifecycle from creation to retirement with version control and approval workflows.
- Track policy approval and compliance status
- Filter by owner, business function, framework, compliance status
- Categorize and manage policy approval workflows
- Upload and/or link policy documents
- Map policies to obligations, controls, risks, and incidents
- Track continuous compliance status
- Monitor review cycles and approval dates
Controls Management
Track control approvals and recurring reviews. Map controls comprehensively across your compliance ecosystem.
- Track control approvals and recurring reviews
- Filter by owner, business function, framework, corrective actions, compliance status
- Map controls to policies, obligations, frameworks, risks, metrics, incidents, and action plans
- Track and view status of evidence tasks
- Flag 'must-have' controls
- Manage control approval process and trigger control reviews
- [Future] Auto-populate controls
Evidence Management
Track evidence task freshness and status. Automated reminders and comprehensive filtering for efficient evidence collection.
- Track evidence task freshness and status
- Optional enforcement of pass/fail testing
- Alert on failing and overdue evidence
- Automated email reminders to prompt users to upload evidence
- Capture evidence documents, links, and notes
- Support for recurring evidence collection (quarterly, monthly, semi-annual, annual)
- [Future] Automated evidence collection
Compliance Calendar
Visual heat map showing compliance status over time. Generate audit snapshots and track historical compliance.
- Track compliance status by evidence, controls, policies, and obligations
- Visual heat map showing compliance status over time
- Filter by time ranges for historical views
- Generate and download snapshots to support audit reviews
- Monthly tracking across all evidence tasks
Frameworks & Themes
Multi-framework support with color-coded organization. Support for OSFI, PIPEDA, Security & Privacy, Anti-spam, and custom frameworks.
- Multi-framework support (OSFI, PIPEDA, Security & Privacy, Anti-spam, etc.)
- Map obligations to policies, controls, frameworks, themes
- Color-coded framework organization
- Support for custom frameworks
Monitoring & Reporting
Dashboard with key compliance metrics. Track compliance percentages, residual risk scores, and evidence freshness.
- Dashboard with key compliance metrics
- Compliance percentage tracking
- Residual risk scoring
- Evidence freshness monitoring
- Review status tracking
- Integration with incidents and corrective actions
- KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and KPIs
Why Organizations Choose Essential Compliance
Built for enterprise compliance teams who need comprehensive coverage, deep customization, and proven results.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 Type II certified with bank-grade encryption and role-based access controls
Seamless Integration
Pre-built connectors for major GRC platforms, HR systems, and security tools
Expert Implementation
Dedicated compliance specialists guide implementation and provide ongoing support
Proven Results
85% faster audit preparation and 90% reduction in compliance gaps on average
Built for Every Compliance Role
Essential Compliance provides role-specific workflows that make compliance management intuitive for every team member, from executives to auditors.
Compliance Officers
Manage entire compliance programs with ease
- Upload obligations and controls via Excel
- Track compliance status across frameworks
- Automate evidence collection and reminders
- Generate audit-ready reports instantly
Department Owners
Simple task management for compliance activities
- Clear task assignments and due dates
- Easy evidence upload and documentation
- Status dashboards for your responsibilities
- Automated notifications and reminders
Executives & Auditors
Strategic oversight and audit validation
- Executive dashboards and heat maps
- Complete audit trails and evidence repository
- Export tools for external reporting
- Integration with strategic objectives
Be a Charter Customer for Essential Compliance
Essential Compliance launches in Q2 2026. Join our Charter Customer Program and get lifetime discounts, preferred support access, and the opportunity to shape the product through your feedback.
⏰ Charter Customer Signup Deadline: January 23, 2026
Charter Customer Benefits
- Lifetime discountOn future subscriptions
- Preferred support accessPriority system access and support
- Shape product developmentYour feedback influences the roadmap
- Reference client opportunityBe featured as a success story (if satisfied)
- Tailored solutionCustomized to meet your organizational needs
What We Ask For
- 1Signup by January 23, 2026Secure your charter customer status
- 2Use the systemStart using Essential Compliance as features become available (Feb-Apr 2026)
- 3Optional feedbackShare your experience to help improve the product
- 4Be a reference (if satisfied)Help other organizations discover Essential Compliance
Onboarding Timeline
Access, training, and support provided as components become available:
- • February 2026: Initial access
- • March-April 2026: Phased rollout of features
- • Regular check-ins at your discretion
Ready to be a charter customer? Contact us to learn more and secure your spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Essential Compliance implementation, features, and the Charter Customer Program
Rapid Implementation
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